Aging clowns were buying aerialists drinks at the bar. Publicists of four decades standing stood shoulder-to-shoulder with retired jugglers. Jackets read "The Medeiros Troupe," long-faded T-shirts said "Clown Alley 2001," and military-style hats were emblazoned with "USS Ringling."  There was...
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune at 01:00AM on May 21, 2017